Chocolate Sauce

Chocolate Sauce

Glossy, rich chocolate sauce made on the stovetop in about ten minutes.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 85/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This stovetop chocolate sauce turns cocoa powder, sugar, and butter into a smooth, pourable topping with a deep, not-too-sweet flavor. It thickens slightly as it cools and stays pourable even when chilled, making it suited for sundaes, milkshakes, or drizzling over cake. Keep it in the refrigerator and warm gently before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until no lumps remain.

  2. Whisk in the water until the dry ingredients are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking occasionally.

  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

  5. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is glossy.

  6. Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes before serving, or cool completely and transfer to a jar for storage.

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Chocolate Sauce

This stovetop chocolate sauce turns cocoa powder, sugar, and butter into a smooth, pourable topping with a deep, not-too-sweet flavor. It thickens slightly as it cools and stays pourable even when chilled, making it suited for sundaes, milkshakes, or drizzling over cake. Keep it in the refrigerator and warm gently before serving.

15 min 16 oz 85 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1

    In a 6-quart saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until no lumps remain.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the water until the dry ingredients are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking occasionally.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and the sauce is glossy.

  6. 6

    Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes before serving, or cool completely and transfer to a jar for storage.